Types of labiaplasty and candidates

Labiaplasty is a surgical intervention that has a dual purpose: an aesthetic and a functional one.

Some women have larger-than-normal labia. There is no doubt that each body is unique, but there are cases in which excess size prevents a woman from wearing certain clothes, walking, or having sex. And this is when labiaplasty comes into play, a surgery that seeks to reduce the size of those lips that prevent the patient from leading a normal life. Many times, the problem is such that it affects the woman’s self-esteem.

Labiaplasty: female intimate surgery

Normally, the operation to reduce the size of the labia minora or majora, labiaplasty, involves surgery, so many women think twice before undergoing this cosmetic intervention. These are usually the most serious cases, when pain, discomfort, inability to put on some clothes (swimsuits, pants …), or sexual problems are added to the unsightly appearance, those who decide to take the step and put themselves in the hands of a surgeon.

Therefore, labiaplasty is a surgical treatment that seeks to improve the female genitalia, not only from an aesthetic point of view but also from a functional point of view. Except for necessary cases in childhood or during adolescence, the woman who undergoes a labiaplasty operation is usually in her thirties; it is also usually under 55 years of age. The reason is that many times the problem is related to pregnancy and childbirth, so when the woman decides not to have more children is when she considers having surgery on her genital lips.

The operation is not without risks. Possibly, the risk of infection and bleeding are the most common due to the peculiarity of the area. Loss of sensation or problems having satisfactory sex may also be noted as a result of labiaplasty. Hence, it is important to go to a surgeon who specializes in intimate surgery.

The intervention consists of trimming the excess genital tissue and reshaping the area so that the patient can lead a normal life, but some women put themselves in the surgeon’s hands not to trim their lips but to enlarge them because they are too small. We are going to see what types of interventions can be performed to improve the female genital area.

Types of labiaplasty

As we never tire of repeating, each patient is unique and their case has particular characteristics that differ from other women. So what works for one may not be enough for someone else. In the case of labiaplasty, we have to talk about three types, depending on whether the lips are going to be enlarged or reduced and depending on how the labia majora or minora is used.

Labiaplasty to reduce the labia majora

There are times when the labia majora are too large or have lost tone and have sagged. Therefore, the goal of the doctor is to suck up the excess fat that causes the lips to have increased in size.

Labiaplasty to reduce the labia minora

It is possibly the most common genital reshaping procedure. It is about reducing the size of those labia minora that protrude excessively. The atrophy that, in most cases, they present is also usually corrected. To do this, the doctor will trim the protruding tissue and reshape the lips so that they are symmetrical. Labiaplasty to reduce the labia minora can be performed with a scalpel or with a surgical laser.

Labiaplasty to increase the labia majora

We have already advanced it. In many cases, it is not about reducing the size but increasing it. Injectable fillers such as hyaluronic acid or the patient’s fat are perfect for increasing their size and volume.

Other treatments to improve female genital aesthetics and functionality

In addition to labiaplasty, aesthetic medicine has other methods to beautify other areas of the female genitalia. One of them has the purpose of improving the aesthetic appearance of the clitoris that, due to pregnancy and childbirth, or due to age, has remained hidden under the hood that covers it. The intervention acts on the hood of the clitoris to removing this organ, which is so important for female sexuality. In this way, the area is improved and sexual pleasure is increased during intercourse.

Genital whitening is another technique that seeks to clarify the labia and can spread to the anus. It is recommended when there are cases of hyperpigmentation, that is when that area is darkened. The laser is the device used in genital whitening and a doctor specializing in aesthetic medicine must be in charge of carrying out the treatment.

For whom is labiaplasty indicated?

Not all women who have very large labia majora or minora are likely to undergo a labiaplasty. As we have already pointed out at the beginning of this article, the genital appearance is different in each woman.

On the other hand, it is necessary to pay attention to another series of elements that would imply going through the operating room, namely:

• Feeling that the vaginal lips or vulva is marked by certain clothes, such as swimsuits, tight pants, sportswear, etc.
• Noticing pain, irritation, or discomfort when walking or running due to rubbing of the lips or when having sexual intercourse.
• Having loss of sensation in the clitoris after pregnancy or childbirth.
• Suffer from continuous infections and difficulties in keeping the area clean due to the size of the clitoral foreskin, which is excessive and favors the accumulation of bacteria and dirt (menstrual blood, flow …) between the folds.

Labiaplasty can increase a woman’s self-esteem and improve her life.

If you think that your vaginal lips are larger than necessary, contact a doctor who specialized in intimate surgery to assess your case and advise you on the best treatment to follow.

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